The Canadian group "Barrage" describe their violin/fiddle project as exploring musical styles tracing the roots of the violin in different cultures and bring forth the ethnic components in a contemporary theatrical way. Their goal to create something unique, something that you haven't heard before has been successfully achieved with their self-titled album. It's an interesting blend of energetic fiddle playing, foot stomping percussion, dynamic guitar work and vibrant vocals. While listening to this album you eventually think (at least subconsciously) of Celtic songs,Michael Flatley(Lord of the Dance),Stephane Grappelli and John McLaughlin. (Well I did!)Their music is a combination of traditional and modern sounds that will appeal to many people with very different tastes in music.(Although being a Rap/Hip-Hop fan myself, I enjoyed "Barrage" a lot:)
Some of the highlights for me:
1. Chopsticken: contains progressive rock elements
2. Old Joe Clark: country
3. Sing, Sing, Sing: remake of the swing classic
4. Mountain Spring: with new age feeling, a soothing song
5. Mahatma: inspired by the life of Indian activist Mahatma Ghandi, a slow, mourning song
6. What's Going On?
7. Row: with additional vocals
8. Calypso Jam: Carribean
9. Seven Wicked Reels
10. Spazz Jazz: jazz fusion with an original solo by guitarist Aaron Young
11. The Ukraine: Ukranian folk song
12. Paralyzed: reminds of Latin pop
13. Allen's Bar
14. Until We Meet Again: Celtic folk song with impressive vocals
15. Joe's Favorite [Live]: country
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